Macil

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Pronounced MAY-sil /ˈmeɪsɪl/Low

Meaning: Macil is an early-twentieth-century American name, best read as a variant of Macel or a clipped form tied to Marcella, itself from the Roman Marcellus and the god Mars. The exact route is uncertain, as with many home-spelled names of its era.Low

In 30 seconds: Macil is a vintage American name, likely a variant of Macel or a form of Marcella. It was never common and peaked in the nineteen-twenties (said MAY-sil). Its route is uncertain.

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Origin LowEnglish, American

MeaningMacil is an early-twentieth-century American name, best read as a variant of Macel or a clipped form tied to Marcella, itself from the Roman Marcellus and the god Mars. The exact route is uncertain, as with many home-spelled names of its era.

U.S. rank (1949)#5713 ↘ Falling

1949 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1928

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Macil reads as an early-twentieth-century American name, most likely a variant of Macel or a short form tied to Marcella, from the Roman Marcellus. Its meaning is inherited from those roots, and the precise route is uncertain.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year even at its peak in the nineteen-twenties. A girl named Macil then would be a great-grandmother today.

Did you know? Macil belongs to a family of homespun early-1900s girls' names, alongside Macel, Mabel and Maisie, that appeared briefly on birth records before fading almost entirely.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Macil — Variant of Macel / form of Marcella; early-1900s vintage; route uncertain

Variations

MacelMabelMarcella

Nicknames

MacCil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Macil mean?

It is likely a variant of Macel or a form of Marcella; the exact route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Macil?

It is said MAY-sil /ˈmeɪsɪl/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Macil a boy or girl name?

Macil is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Macil?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-twenties.